RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06506435

Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality

RADIOACTIVE - Radiotherapy Patient Education With Virtual Reality


Sponsor

University of Miami

Enrollment

150 participants

Start Date

Dec 4, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the impact of virtual reality experiences on individuals undergoing radiotherapy, aiming to assess whether this immersive technology can reduce anxiety and enhance patient overall treatment satisfaction. By comparing different virtual reality techniques and a standard informational video, the study seeks to identify optimal strategies for leveraging virtual reality to improve the patient experience during radiotherapy.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) educational video can help cancer patients better understand what to expect during radiation therapy. The aim is to reduce anxiety and improve knowledge by giving patients an immersive preview of the treatment process before they begin. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older with a histologically confirmed cancer diagnosis - You are scheduled to receive radiation therapy at the University of Miami - You can speak and read English or Spanish **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have previously received radiation therapy - You are pregnant or nursing - You have a serious medical condition that makes VR use unsafe - You are unable to consent (e.g., a prisoner or impaired decision-making capacity) - You are unwilling to watch a VR video or fill out surveys Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALTwo Dimensional (2D) Informational Video

A 30-minute informational video. The two dimensional (2D) video provides information about the radiotherapy process. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.

BEHAVIORALFirst-Person Virtual Reality Video

A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a first-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.

BEHAVIORALThird-Person Virtual Reality Video

A 30-minute virtual reality video, experienced through a headset, provides an immersive portrayal of the radiotherapy process from a third-person perspective. Participants will receive this one-time intervention in-person, prior to treatment.


Locations(1)

University of Miami

Miami, Florida, United States

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